OwncastvsPlayerr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Owncast | Playerr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #17 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 | 180 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 2026 | v0.4.8 · 3 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Owncast scores 73/100 against 45/100 for Playerr, so it is the safer default.
Playerr ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.
If you want the quickest setup, Owncast is easier to run; Playerr needs more configuration.
Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Owncast details →Playerr details →